2-hydroxy Stearic Acid

2-hydroxy Stearic acid is a naturally occurring hydroxylated fatty acid that has been found in humans and U. armoricana. It reduces growth of Ehrlich ascites tumor (EAT) cells in vitro when used at a concentration of 100 µM. Levels of 2-hydroxy stearic acid are elevated in human joint synovial fluid after ankle fracture and in patients with Buruli ulcer disease. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1707]Formal Name: 2-hydroxy-octadecanoic acid. CAS Number: 629-22-1. Synonyms: NSC 907, (±)-alpha-hydroxy Octadecanoic Acid, (±)-alpha-hydroxy Stearic Acid. Molecular Formula: C18H36O3. Formula Weight: 300.5. Purity: >98%. Formulation: (Request formulation change), A solid. Solubility: Chloroform:Methanol (5:1): Soluble. SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)C(O)=O. InChi Code: InChI=1S/C18H36O3/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17(19)18(20)21/h17,19H,2-16H2,1H3,(H,20,21). InChi Key: KIHBGTRZFAVZRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N.